Radeon R5E vs GeForce GT 520
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G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5E.
| Insight | Radeon R5E | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 520 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 235% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5E | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+235%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5E and GeForce GT 520
Radeon R5E
The Radeon R5E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce GT 520
The GeForce GT 520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 323 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5E scores 315 and the GeForce GT 520 reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 520 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R5E) vs 768 (GeForce GT 520). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R5E) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520).
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 315 | 323+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 768+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS | 1.825 TFLOPS+123% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 288 KB+125% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 520 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R5E) vs 1 MB (GeForce GT 520) — the GeForce GT 520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R5E) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+12% | 4.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E) vs No (GeForce GT 520). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R5E) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520).
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5E draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 520's 90W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon R5E) vs 250W (GeForce GT 520). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-83% | 90W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 250W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 65°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 21.0+483% | 3.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GT 520 launched at $59 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 520 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Radeon R5E) vs 21.5 (GeForce GT 520) — the GeForce GT 520 offers 235.9% better value. The GeForce GT 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R5E | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $59 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4 | 21.5+236% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM206 |
| Release | December 20 2013 | August 20 2015 |
| Ranking | #738 | #425 |
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